10. Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Paul M. Williams

Part 10 Within mainstream Christianity, denominations differ in their understanding of what constitutes the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the initial evidence of receiving such. Some teach that the baptism of the Holy Spirit, accompanied by the witness of tongues, is not a gift that is in continuation.  Despite these disagreements, this debate is an in-house one amongst the family of God on various sides of the orthodox spectrum.  However, when discussing these issues with an Oneness Pentecostal, even if one were to lay aside the theological gulf that separates them in relation to the doctrine of the Trinity and the alleged saving efficacy of water baptism in Jesus' name, there would be enough error in what Jesus Name Pentecostals believe regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit to designate them a cult. In this teaching, we explore the error of Oneness Pentecostals regarding their belief that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is necessary for salvation, evidenced by the speaking in tongues.      Download teaching notes (pdf) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bethesdashalom/10_Baptism_in_the_Holy_Spirit.pdf